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Recovery Cookies

4/8/2015

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These could also be breakfast cookies or snack cookies but I like to have them for post workout in lieu of chocolate milk or a smoothie. If you’re anything like me, after a workout you are ravenous… (particularly after swimming) so you want something pretty much right away. Refueling your body after a workout is super important for recovery and for your muscles to grow/prevent injury. I’m a big advocate for chocolate milk but sometimes you are really hungry and want real food. These cookies are definitely higher in fat than the recommended refuel but the carb to protein ratio is good for recovery. Plus it’s all good fat… and the omegas from the hemp seeds helps shorten recovery time for fatigued muscles. Remember fat doesn’t make you fat, what’s important is the type of fat you are consuming… fat is needed for cell membranes and to help absorb fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. Anyways... nutrition lesson over- go eat some healthy recovery cookies!!

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Ingredients:

½ cup pecans

½ cup oats

½ cup hemp seeds

½ cup almond meal

½ cup coconut flour

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp baking soda

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/3 cup raisins

1/3 cup cacao

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup honey

Directions:

1.       Measure dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately

2.       Combine wet and dry

3.       Spoon onto greased baking sheets and bake  at 250 for 15 minutes

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Yes it’s really that easy or a recipe! What do you eat for recovery?

4 Comments
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola link
4/8/2015 05:29:22 am

I am always starving after a swim! I usually swim first thing in the morning so I eat some simple carbs beforehand and have my actual breakfast afterwards.

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Dietitian Jess
4/9/2015 04:53:00 am

Yes simple carbs all the way!!

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beverleyc link
4/9/2015 03:22:13 am

Looks awesome! I love how you can make so many healthy ingredients into a couple delicious bites. Easy and efficient :)

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Dietitian Jess
4/9/2015 04:53:52 am

I always strive for easy and efficient :)

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